Position: Past President and SHRM Foundation Director

Summary:

Advise the president and other officers and members of the board of directors regarding past practices, general operations, and other matters to assist in the smooth operation of the chapter. In the absence of the president, perform all the presidential responsibilities. Educate, promote, and represent the interests of the SHRM Foundation and its activities to the chapter membership.

Responsible To:

• The chapter president
• The chapter board of directors
• The members of the chapter

Responsibilities:

• Act as advisor to chapter board of directors regarding past practices and operations in accordance with chapter’s bylaws. Upon request, assist officers in performing their responsibilities.
• Serve as chair of the Bylaws and Nominating Committees.
• As chair of the Bylaws Committee, review bylaws annually and recommend any needed changes to the board of directors.
• As chair of the Nominating Committee, develop a slate of qualified candidates for open positions on the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. Communicate the nominees to fill open positions to the membership for a vote.
• Accumulate information all year about the chapter and compile it for the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) Year-End Report submitted to SHRM by January 31 each year. Submission of the year-end report is required by SHRM and covers the previous calendar year.
• Prepares submissions for chapter Pinnacle Award nominations, if applicable.
• Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
• Oversee all SHRM Foundation activities, with the help of an ad hoc committee:

• Educate the chapter regarding the purpose and ongoing activities of the SHRM Foundation including the Foundation’s newest education resources, the status of the annual campaign and upcoming deadlines and events.
• Encourage the chapter membership to contribute financially to the SHRM Foundation as a show of support for the human resources profession.
• Encourage the chapter membership to support an annual chapter contribution to the SHRM Foundation by the chapter.
• Participate in the SHRM Foundation Core Leadership Area webinars.

• Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
• Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
• Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.
• Upon completion of the position’s term, assist the incoming SHRM Foundation Director to assure a smooth transition of responsibilities and continuity of knowledge and resources.

Requirements:

• Must be a SHRM national and Chapter member in good standing.
• Certified as a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.